Why I Switched To an AR-15 For Hunting...
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- Learn from expert Chris Douglas why he prefers hunting with an AR-15!
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I was convinced until you said I would only need one rifle for all year long!! I have worked hard convincing the wife that I need a different rifle for different things lol
LOL she DON'T NEED to know otherwise dude. Why guys worry about or put up with women's bullshit is beyond me. I do WTF ever I want. Buy what I want. I'll be damned if I'll ever answer to a fucking woman. Guys NEED to man the fuck up. Act like their balls dropped off. WTF happened to men being king of their castle? Head of the household? If I got to worry about shit like that I DON'T need the bitch around. AND before you ask NO I've NEVER been married & WON'T be because I'll NEVER answer to a woman. Rather be single. I'm 51 & NEVER needed a woman for anything besides sex. That's the ONLY thing I'd need from one. That's straight up. I DON'T HAVE respect for a guy that is pussy ABOUT this shit. You're either a man or neutered guy. It's sad & pathetic. It's embarrassing. Guy's balls in their wife's purse LOL. Smh
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I got so good at hiding what I buy, by trading and such, so now all she can do is , "Is that ANOTHER new shirt !?"..." MORE AMMO !?"
Shot my first Deer this season with my Bear Creek gen2 side charger in 300Blk 💪🏾
Congratulations. Did you treat the animal with honor and respect?
@Nicholas Armock 16inch 300BLACKOUT with a 3x9x50mm Vortex Crossfire 2
Congratulations man that's awesome
🤘🏻congrats my dood. Good eatin.👌🏻
Yeah he treated him with that 300blk out. Baha
Having an adjustable stock is also a huge bonus. Being able to adjust length of pull depending on how bulky your cloths are or how your sitting is great
Tell that to California Lmaoo
Got 5 of your complete uppers. Absolutely no complaints, and all were at a price point that's an extraordinary value. Your my go to for all my builds.
Great promo video for hunting with ARs! I’ve built them forever, even in shotgun calibers so it’s a really cool hunting platform even though it’s most often thought of as a defensive rifle.
in truth any defensive rifle should be a decent hunting weapon depending on the game.
@@tribalteuton7256did this need to be stated? Lmao wtf
Hey man. I got some questions since you've built AR-12's so I bought one at a shop a few years back and it has an issue and I believe its a connector issue bc when I charge it back (obviously make sure its clear and everything) and when I pull the trigger in safety to make sure I hear a click the trigger moves just a tad and locks in place, but when I let it off of safety about 1/3 of the way it'll release the hammer and firing pin. Is there anything that I can do to fix this?
Shit I'll hunt with mine. Got a AR15 & AR12 style shotgun. Use the AR12 for big game & AR15 for medium size game or smaller. I want a AR10 & AR22. Covers all. And can you for defense. Just CAN'T beat the AR platform.
Converting one fudd at a time.
My deer rifle is a seekins precision ar chambered in 6.5 grendel...love it
Just bought a 6.5 grendel. Any ammo recommendations?
@@marcodioguardi1479 sst
Love my Bca 450 bushmaster. Been buying the heck out of the BCA ARs!! Can't go wrong with them.
I have converted over too. I have a BCA-15 in 7.62x39 Gen 2 right side charger that after the tweaks runs and guns with realistic groups out to 300 yards. The right side charger is great for low mounted rifle scopes.
We just love our AR’s. Never knew what I was missing, until I bought one. I can see why they are so popular.
My newest deer rifle is a CMMG 16” .300 upper. It shoots like a dream and is light out accurate to 300 yards. It is plenty for Whitetail.
What 300 blk load are you using?
i agree 💯 percent the AR platform is awesome
I hunted whitetail with a DPMS .308WIN for about 5 or 6 years. This year, I went back to bolt action. Ole Weatherby 270 Wby. Mag. did the trick. Something about actually having to manually load the next round was just calling out to me. The same way I'm a sucker for manual transmissions of trucks. Nonetheless, we all have our preferences. Happy hunting, yall. 🍻 Cheers.
Being a southpaw I have had plenty of semi auto hunting rifles. I started with an SKS and then a M1A but the thing that get me to prefer a bolt action was weight and laser like accuracy of the 300 WSM. Granted much of my hunting has been in the rockies no less than 200 yards (200-500 yards). The 7.62x39 and the 7.62x51 are like throwing rocks compared to the 300 WSM. I just put the crosshairs on the back of the deer, elk or antelope and it has broke the back every time.
That's pretty much why everyone buys them they are so universal myself if I were to hunt with one I'd go with a 308. 20" barrel muzzle break at the end and a bi pod
308 is an ar10 platform
10.5 inch 308 is a what? Lol
Bought a 6.5 grendel side charging upper from bca works great .
a speed of fired bullet from this ar is amazing
I love this company, my main rifle is a 20inch 556 heavy barrel upper made by bca. The machining work and quality is awesome, shoots great, good 1.5 moa groups with a bipod, and it rarely gets cleaned, yet keeps chugging along. Awesome local nc and American company, great shipping times, and I love these guys!
There’s also the fact conversions are easy asf, most caliber changes just need a different upper receiver and a mag change… can even make different variations and make completely other firearms like that too
Been hunting with 'em since 1967 in Da Nang.
Would love to go hunting with you
All I can say is that thank you Eugene Stoner for making AMERICA'S RIFLE.
It's a sporting rifle for sure. 😎👍🇺🇸
Just put a 4-16x44 vortex on my AR for this weekend, super excited
I plan to start hunting next year after my broken leg is fully healed and plan to get and use an AR platform.
I just got a 300-blackout upper a couple months back for bear creek and it's absolutely fantastic. Fit and finish is beautiful and the price was very affordable.
Me too. Love it.
Ive been debating on a 300blk upper for whitetail.
@@bushwhackerinc.4668 it will work. But I feel like it has poor ballistics passed about 150 yards. There's better options I feel for a hunting caliber. It's good for close quarters work and a great round to suppress as it doesn't produce a big flash due to slower burn rate and lower velocities. It will work for hogs and deer but 300 blk are more on the pricey side as well. $1 per round on avg. Unless you reload your own. Good old 308 can't go wrong. More bang for your buck. 😆
@@bushwhackerinc.4668 last year I switched my upper over to 300 blackout and killed my first deer with it 125 grain Hornady SST deer dropped right where he stood.. give it a shot... Very accurate round out to 300 yards
@@milehigh3054 lol it isn’t a 22 mag. Ballistically it start to drop off around 3-400
I really like the side charging.
I thought it would be great, but have had nothing but problems with mine... also, you'll rip your hand open at least once lol
Mine works great. The only problem I foresee bolt carrier assembly. A standard rear charger won't work.
I've had zero problems but am a stickler for keeping spare parts.
I would personally use the AR10
Also nice to be able to get a quick followup shot.
I love this company my dad and I had a problem and 2 years later they still fixed it no problems and or ifs they just did it
I am absolutely going to buy one of your uppers as soon as I get the money I looked at your website and wow I'm impressed for sure.
Check Daniel Defense first, I found out too late
ive gotten a handful of deer now with 223 62 gr federal fusion! lightweight, accurate, and dependable!
.223/5.56 is great for small deer, provided your state will let you use it. If not, .300 Blackout is pretty much an updated 30/30.
I figured you'd need a bigger round for deer. Good to know 223 or 556 will do it. I bought a AR12 style shotgun for hunting as well as defense. Always heard 12 gauge was good for hunting.
@@HavocQPandemoniumOffical 12 gauge is great. 308 is also excellent. But yea a good 223 or 556 round will drop a deer. Just need to be a bit more skillful with shot placement
I switched to an ar years ago. I got rear ended on the interstate. The crash was so violent it broke my shoulder. It caused me to have arthritis and tendinitis in my shoulder. No more 257 or 300 weatherby without a lot of pain.
That's horrible. And lemme guess, both insurance companies ditched you in ur time of need??🧐
I've heard some terrible stories.
Yea almost, The woman that hit me was uninsured so my insurance policy got maxed out with medical bills and physical therapy. I had to pay way too much out of pocket. Then the insurance dropped me. @@thankfullyredeemedmaderigh7436
Just bought a nice upper and lower about 5 minutes ago ooooooooo babay
I just had my right shoulder replaced with titanium so I totally feel you on the movement issue that's why I like my AR
You have a titanium shoulder now. You can hunt with a full auto .950jdj, or a 2 bore. 😆
@@Clare.1985 no i wish
picked up a 16 inch 350 legend upper from bear creek about 2 months ago awesome gun
I got a bear creek 7.62x39 10.5in barrel what a fun reliable gun. Also has side charge aswell
Every student should be taught complete Gun operation and safety. On their 18th Birthday a free AR from the Gunmint..
Yeah like this guy with his finger all over the trigger in the video. Horrible.
350 legend for the win
You must be living in a straight wall rifle cartridge state.
@@Lauterbach24nah but 350 legend is relatively cheap and plentiful here. I can get it cheaper than .223 and it’s more than capable of doing what I need to do since I only take shots out to 200 yards. I like my 300 blackout also but ammo is high.
Except that there is a 7” drop at 200 yards and a 28” drop at 300 yards. Both an advantage and disadvantage, depending on one’s perspective.
@@rjflippo my load for 350 legend at 200 yard hits with with about 100 ft lbs of energy more than my .223 or .300 blackout for about the same price I pay for 9mm bullets so i can’t lose. No matter the caliber you have to know your holdovers and how accuracy is effected at range and I realize that. This caliber won’t be for everyone but it works for me because I know how to use it.
@@AllThingsLoud_ advantages and disadvantages. Glad you have found something that works for you.
The only disadvantage is the drop, which is specifically the reason why people in MI are able to finally hunt with an AR platform. Making it far safer for homesteads near hunting areas. So it does a fair job of balancing.
With several uppers, it's an all around hunter - can't beat iit!!
I call them “ Lego or transformer” guns! Because you can snap shit on them transformer from one configuration to another!😂😂😂
Also, noticed those GD deer are starting to wear kevlar vests!!! Thanks a lot, Brandon, for giving them the idea....
I've got a 350 legend in the AR platform with side charger and I like it A lot...
As long as that side charging handle is non reciprocating then i really love it!!! Id def be interested in purchasing one
The charging handle is reciprocating, it's in the bolt. Like an AK or M1A.
It'll only bite you once before you learn how to hold it properly🤣🤣 too bad the 308 I bought jams every 3rd shot & I had to take it to a smith to get the bolt catch to stop hanging on the upper & actually engage the bolt... next Im replacing the gas block with an adjustable in hopes of getting to that 3 & 4th round.
"It just looks cool." Very much opinion.
Built two using BCA product. A 16" ar side charge running 7.62x39. great job on white tail and wild pig.
My AR-10 platform in .308 and a 20" barrel. Both have an A2 style stock. Very accurate and run flawless.
450 bushmaster from BCA. One shot clean kill
We have take 2 mule deer and really nice black bear with ARs
I’m curious about the bear hunt. It was an AR10 right? What caliber?
Military grade bullets have less powder in them, so if recoil is an issue then it's a good option even for higher calibers.
The military doesn’t use expanding ammo and 5.56 vs .223 is almost identical
I bought 5 bear creek when they first opened up and gave them away for Christmas and keept two the best and cheapest AR I own I built my others from parts I love them a great ar.for 500 bucks ❤️ love them till this day
Bca for the win!!!
The handle grip!
It also provides a quicker 2nd shot if needed for a humane kill. Less chasing after a bleeding animal. Good move!
Also lighter weight than a lot of the old wooden stocked hunting rifles
Like I have always said, practicality is important, but at the end of the day, it has to look cool.
Amen lol
Nothing wrong with it, I used an AK-47 for a deer before and got a big 8 point buck. I would feel totally comfortable doing it with my Grendel AR as well. Back when I did the AK the Grendel did not even exist yet.
My first hunting rifle was a $70 SKS. Affordable for a young left handed shooter.
Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you’re ready to fire. Treat never keep keep
DD5V3 in 308 suppressed with a SF RC2 is my go to deer rifle these days. The ONLY downside is they’re heavier than your standard bolt action. Haven’t missed a deer yet!
The weight doesn't matter if you're in a deer stand. But I have seen great bucks run away after trying to carry a semi auto through the rockies because the hunter was too tired to get a good bead on them.
@@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor I believe it. Lugging a 13-15lbs rifle isn’t for everyone. My dad wants to hunt with a semi auto but with shoulder injuries he can’t manage the weight for a good shot. Shooting sticks and bipods are a must have
@AFreeThinkingDAWG09 my brother has been hunting with his M1 Garand for the past few years (you can see his picture at some outdoor stores). Having used a M1A for several years, I'm speaking from experience. While shooting sticks are nice I just look for a tree or rock, I have better luck with them. I feel like a drunk sailor when I try to use a shooting stick.
Amen I 100% agree
Only situation I would want a bolty over an AR is arctic conditions. 👍💯
How about when you're hiking miles in high altitude over rough terrain for mule deer or elk? Ruger SFAR may be the answer but every ounce counts when not hunting from a tree stand.
Speaks exactly the same terms I do, and before some says what's the point of it with being semi auto, just think of the multiple other types of high powdered rifles that are semi auto ..like the 30-06.
My side charge 308 from BCA has been nothing but problems since I put it on a lower.
I have there 458 Socom. What a great rifle.
Been hunting with AR platform rifles for a little more than decade now... Welcome aboard! 😊
I can get a complete Bear Creek Arsenal upper of any caliber they offer for less than what it cost to fill my pickup twice with gas LOL
How much exactly though?
Do you drive a polaris? Just kidding.
Not exactly a good thing. BCA is hot trash in the AR world
@@nickbloodsworth4705 Could you please explain what Issues/Problems you have had with your Bear Creek AR?? Thanks..
@@michealmallow6925 I just had a complete upper from them awhile ago and it was like the Ford Pinto of uppers. It worked but that was about it. BCA, Anderson, and PSA all make super cheap firearms for either people that can't afford the good stuff, or people that just want an AR to say they have an AR. I think they all serve a purpose in my opinion. I'd rather someone have a cheap gun than no gun. I'm more or less saying that these cheap manufacturers are pointless bwhen you could save up a little and get something with miles better track record, QC, and features.
When i sit there talking to someone about or showing someone my AR i dont even have the mag in with the dust cover open
I built a BCA 450 bushmaster for the hell of it and it’s a badass thing to shoot. I just wished they could build a double stack 30 rnd mag for it. The 5 and 7 rnd mags, the fun runs out to quick 😢
You must be a baller to afford to shoot 450 in 30 round mags
I'm halfway through building a 450 Bushmaster and a 350 Legend (darn things are like rabbits, they keep reproducing).
@@ELIRAXPRT no! More is better 😁😁😁😁
Well. Armalite designed it for a hunting rifle. Then it enlisted in the army.
No it was designed for DARPA for a weapon to give the vietnamese army because there small frames couldn't handle 7.62x39 as well
@@Dryphu sauce?
@@Stand_watie Project AGILE
I love my aero precision
If you bring your shoulder up..your wrist, hand and finger is going to be twisted and your shoulder struggling..it's a good way to be inaccurate.
Always shoot with elbow down your rotator cuff should not be straining, every joint in alignment not struggling.
I’m 71 and tell ya it doesn’t get better 🤠
Never trust anyone with poor trigger discipline.
had the side charger in 762x39, and the thing was a tack driver.
BAR's don't kick at all, you can watch the bullet strike through the scope
Love my 50 Beowulf upper from you
Whatever excuse you need Big Boy!!!
All that and bear creek makes a damn fine rifle!
I have 9 different calibers in the AR15 and AR10 platform and have taken a number of small and large game.
The only cartridge you'll have Recoil management issues with are anything 6.5mm and up.
I shoot a 300 WSM, it will scope you if you aren't careful but has a nice sissy pad on it that makes it a pleasure to shoot.
@@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor I bet that's a beast. Lol .35 Remington is my top dollar of shooting at this current moment.
@Brad McKinney I love the laser like trajectory. There's virtually no significant drop in the distances I hunt and enough energy that it regularly breaks the back of what I'm hunting. I put the crosshairs across the back and it either hits there or just below in the lungs/heart. It drops mule deer and elk where they stand. I have a Savage bolt action but my brothers and father have them in a BAR and the recoil is similar to a 308 bolt action.
Unfortunately some states do not allow semi-auto for hunting.
I’m still using my bolt 6.5 creedmore but I bet where your coming from makes a lot of sense
I have a 6.5 CM and a 6.5 Grendel BCA ARs. They are great. But compared to my Savage bolt action 300 WSM they weigh too much if you're having to stock your game.
I’ve never seen a side charging handle on an AR that’s so cool!
There's a few places that have put them on but BCA has made it their niche in the market.
Wait till it bites you in that space between your thumb & finger, & see how cool that is lol but it only happens once
One gun for all seasons ? I thought that’s what , Break action Single shot 12 gauge was for 🤔
This year 2022 deer season in Maine we have smoked 7 deer . With Winchester deer season 223 . Obviously shot placement is key. But I shot 2 this year at 300 yd. And 230 pound buck. At 250 yd
What ammo did you use.
Love my ARs but as far as accuracy and consistency still go with bolt action for hunting
I use a 7mm Ruger Rem Mag mark 77 gen ii. Stock isn't comfortable at all just swap down to a 270/243/6.5 if your shoulder is hurting you to bad. Me personally. I'll never be able to hunt with a AR platform I'm 19 and enjoy a bolt action/single shot or just a BAR they are expensive. But I enjoy the look of it. Looking at a AR is bland to me and a flashlight isn't necessary to me on a weapon if hunting. They sell head lamps to put on the hat you wear. It's a flashlight to less attachments to my weapon helps me a lot personally while hunting.
My go to has been my AR in .350 legend this year. And will probably be for the foreseeable future
The legend is only a good gun in states that don’t allow necked down rounds, bc that round is pretty much a 9mm on steroids, if you are shooting far buy at least a 6.5 Grendel upper
@@JustinMentionedIt most of my shots are sub 150 yards. The .350 is more than capable within those ranges, plus ammo availability fir .350 (in my area at least) is 10x more common than any other round in the AR platform, minus 5.56/.223
@@waynemattson9143 makes perfect sense then
I like the 350L too. 30-30 is my favorite deer caliber, but 30-30 ammo has been difficult to find locally while 350L is everywhere. I hunt the thicker stuff so shots for me are usually 100 yards and less. Sometimes even the shotgun comes out, one stand I have in the swamp is extremely dense.
Got my first deer with a PSA lower and up kit for under $450. Dropped the whitetail instantly.
P.S.A. is good stuff !!
Heading out with mine in 20 min. !! 🙂👍
Which caliber?
@@edwardstroud390 .223 Rem Federal Fusion Bonded Soft Point 62 Grain
@@waylonmccrae3546 Good Luck!
@@monkeynbarrel Thanks , didn't see anything I liked , but got a nice Sow out of 6 that came in late !!
My .308 Ruger Scout drops deer every time. I never even notice the recoil.
Atf punching the air right now lol 😂
I have used a 30 30 for over 10 years and bought a 458 socom from bca this year i love it. Dropped a deer dead in its tracks
when fudds pick up their first ar
I used a AR for the first time this year. Squeaked a 450 BM thru a crack in the trees and dropped an 11 point.
Not a 30 point buck?
@@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor Alas, no. :)
@@shane3878 heard the song, 30 point buck? I have to listen to it around each deer season...
@@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor No, I'll have to listen. I was thinking of Escanaba in the Moonlight. :)
@@shane3878 please do. It's very entertaining and I'm not. So it's as close as I get to being funny.
Got a bca 350 ledgent 20" ss barrel skeletonized grip on an Anderson lower.m-lok rail.vortex diamond back 4-12x40 bdc scope
For anyone wondering , an AR15 is an insane choice for big game hunting as he describes. Pick up an AR10 in a bigger caliber
Will you please be our spokesman in Pennsylvania for hunting with AR's I believe the only thing we can't hunt in Pa, with an AR is dear.
Well then...I've been setting the trend since 1990. Me and my AR15 are too cool for school!
AR-15s are excellent for hog sized targets, but I really wouldn't be using it to hunt deer. I'm certain it can get the job done because 5.56mm/.223 is a great round even at range but something larger would be ideal. Puts it down faster.
Keep your booger hook off the bang switch. Safety first...
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I was waiting for the thing to go bang 💥🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️, then i noticed the bolt was locked but still 👉
Don’t worry, Sally. A scary rifle with the bolt locked back isn’t gonna hurt you through your cell phone screen.
@@Peter-ff1tp doesn't matter, you can name call like a child all you like, safety first. Otherwise you just give the morons more excuses.
Yeah, gotta put safety first for the cameras sake smh
Same here !
You might like the new 'mini' ar-10 I just saw. It's like the size of an AR-15 but with the extra oompf
Lol can’t do that in Canada, land of the not free unlike our southern neighbours. 😢😢😢